Creative Quotations from . . .
Mortimer Adler
(1902-2001) born on Dec 28
US "philosopher, educator, editor". He is an advocate of adult and general education by study of the great writings of the Western world.
 
   
F
Not to engage in the pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of men.

R
All books will become light in proportion as you find light in them.
A
"The telephone book is full of facts, but it doesn't contain a single idea."
N
"The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live."
K
"Ask others about themselves, at the same time, be on guard not to talk too much about yourself."


Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F: "In "The Saturday Review.""
R: "In "Pearls of Wisdom," ed. J. Agel and W. Glanze, 1987."
A: "In "Webster's Electronic Quotebase," ed. Keith Mohler, 1994."
N: "In "Wisdom of the Ages at Your Fingertips," MCR software, 1995."
K: "In "The Speaker's Electronic Reference Collection," AApex Software, 1994."



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